Certificate in Health and Social Care (Associate Practitioner, Perioperative Practice)

About the course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care (Associate Practitioner, Perioperative Practice) is aimed at people already working in perioperative practice who wish to contribute further to patient/client care.

It aims to recruit students with the relevant qualifications who have been encouraged by their line managers to apply for the programme.

Surgical practice assessment is facilitated by a work-placed mentor who is a suitably qualified/experienced practitioner able to supervise and support in perioperative practice.

Study

The programme requires students to study modules taken from a nationally-approved curriculum, specifically adapted to the scrub role.

Modules

Study Skills

Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice (Theory)

Associate Practitioner: Operating Room (Practice)

Evidence-Based Practice in the Perioperative Arena (Theory)

Personal and Professional Development in Operating Department Practice (Theory)

Entry requirements

Students need to be currently working in perioperative practice and have the agreement of their employer and the necessary provision of a work-placed mentor.

Literacy and numeracy at level 2 are a mandatory requirement, students will need to have five GCSEs or equivalent, e.g. NVQ at level 2.

Students should ensure their line manager has completed the employer’s support form and a practice mentor must be identified as part of the application process.

On receipt of the application form and employer's support form, applicants may be invited to an induction day which will take place during the selection period (dates to be advised).

Careers

Students who successfully complete the programme may be eligible to apply for Band 4 posts.

It may also be possible to make an application and following successful interview step onto year 2 of the BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice. If successful candidates must undertake an additional, ‘Bridging’ practice module before continuing with the pathway. Prospective candidates wishing to follow this route must be reminded that immediate selection following interview is not guaranteed.

Fees

The cost of the course for the May intake is £4,625. Non-NHS applicants may be eligible for self-financing through a Student Loan from Student Finance England (conditions apply). Further details are available on application.